Are you allowed to stay in London parks after closing time?

I notice that many London parks (Hyde, Regent's, etc) have closing times between 4pm-8pm. I'd like to stargaze at a park, but I'm not sure if I'll be chased out after the park officially closes?

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What time do parks shut London?

Opening hoursMonthPark Opening TimesPark Closing TimesSep5.00am8.00pmOct (BST)5.00am7.00pmOct (GMT)5.00am5.30pmNov5.00am4.30pm10 more rows

Why are parks locked at night?

Nine parks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be locked at night to help prevent vandalism and antisocial behaviour. The decision has been made after discussion with the Greenwich Parks Forum, which represents the borough's friends of parks group.

Can you go in Hyde Park at night?

Is Hyde Park safe to walk at night? Yes, it is perfectly safe to have a stall in Hyde Park during night time.

How do you get out of Regents Park at night?

At night, access and exit from the Park for residents is via:

Hanover Gate on the west \u2013 access and exit.

Chester Gate on the east \u2013 access only.

Clarence Gate on the west \u2013 exit only.

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